In a saucepan, combine the sugar, water and lemon peels. Bring to a simmer, stirring often to dissolve the sugar. Remove from heat. Let cool to room temperature.
When cooled, remove the lemon peels. Stir in the lemon juice. Pour into a loaf pan. Place in the freezer for 1 hour. Stir with a fork. Return pan to freezer.
Check on the mixture every hour for 4 more hours, and run a fork through the ice crystals each time.
Scoop the granita into hollowed-out lemons to serve.
Per Serving (1/2 cup):
Calories: 200, Fat: 0 g (0 g Saturated Fat), Cholesterol: 0 mg, Sodium: 0 mg, Carbohydrates: 54 g, Fiber: 2 g, Protein: 1 g.
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Nutritional Information
Per Serving (1/2 cup):
Calories: 200, Fat: 0 g (0 g Saturated Fat), Cholesterol: 0 mg, Sodium: 0 mg, Carbohydrates: 54 g, Fiber: 2 g, Protein: 1 g.
Directions
In a saucepan, combine the sugar, water and lemon peels. Bring to a simmer, stirring often to dissolve the sugar. Remove from heat. Let cool to room temperature.
When cooled, remove the lemon peels. Stir in the lemon juice. Pour into a loaf pan. Place in the freezer for 1 hour. Stir with a fork. Return pan to freezer.
Check on the mixture every hour for 4 more hours, and run a fork through the ice crystals each time.
Scoop the granita into hollowed-out lemons to serve.